Chapman Campground and Group

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ReservableAccess

84Sites

99 ftMax rig

The place

Situated above the Ruedi Reservoir, Chapman Campground sits at the base of a wide valley adjacent to the Fryingpan River in White River National Forest. Sites are surrounded by lodgepole pine, and several are at the river's edge, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation. Recreation Flowing through this campground is Fryingpan River, renowned for its fly fishing. Downriver, below the campground and Ruedi Dam, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the "toilet bowl. Keep reading

" Here, the fish feed on mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked in the lake. The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of 2 fish over 14 inches. Chapman Reservoir is also an option for anglers wanting to cast lines in at its shore. Motorized watercraft is prohibited on Chapman Reservoir. A horseshoe pit and volleyball court encourage game playing. A nature trail can be accessed from the site. Facilities Chapman Campground has 84 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water located in Loops F, G & H. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Trash and recycling collection is provided. Chapman Group Site has one site available for reservation. There is no electric hook-up but potable water is available withing the campground at the fill station spigots. The Group Site facilities include: hardened parking for campers and passenger vehicles along the access road into the site. The site has 6 regular fire rings and 1 group size rock fire ring, 1 pedestal grill, 5 food lockers, 7 picnic tables, and a horseshoe pit. Vehicles must stay on the main road or pull outs. Vehicles are not allowed to travel into the woods. All camping in the woods must be hand carried. Natural Features In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Charges & Cancellations Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 84

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
A	001	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—
A	002	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—
A	003	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—
A	004	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—
A	005	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—
A	006	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—
B	007	management	30 ft	—
B	008	management	30 ft	—
B	009	management	30 ft	—
C	010	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
C	011	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
C	012	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
C	013	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
C	014	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
CHAP	1	group standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
D	015	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
D	016	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—
D	017	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
D	018	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
D	019	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
D	020	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
D	021	management	45 ft	—
D	022	management	35 ft	—
E	023	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	024	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	025	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	026	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	027	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	028	management	30 ft	—
E	029	management	30 ft	—
E	030	management	30 ft	—
E	031	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	032	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	033	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	034	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	035	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	036	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	037	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	038	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	039	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	040	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
E	041	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
F	042	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
F	043	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
F	044	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
F	045	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
F	046	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
F	047	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
F	048	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
F	049	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
F	050	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
F	051	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—
F	052	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—
F	053	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
F	054	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—
F	055	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
F	056	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—
G	057	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
G	058	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
G	059	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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